The political deal between Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, in which Ruto was apparently left out, is now seen as a decisive step towards a parting of ways between Kenyatta and Ruto. The question though is whether Kenyatta had a choice about making a political deal with Raila. Whatever effect it has on Ruto’s political future, the Kenyatta/Raila deal has calmed down the country in ways that Jubilee had failed to do on its own. After winning re-election, Kenyatta and Ruto are now pursuing different, clashing, objectives within the same party. In these circumstances, it is only a matter of time before Kenyatta and Ruto go separate ways.

Source: Standard Digital April 14, 2018 21:00 UTC